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GP05 UEM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,011 mi
Last recorded40,011 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UEM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 40,009 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,126 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 35,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,464 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,135 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Jun 2022 28,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 26,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 26,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 26,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,009 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 24,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,903 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,908 miles

small nick in n/s/f wall no cords showing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,627 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GP05 UEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP05 UEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP05 UEM registered?

GP05 UEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GP05 UEM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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